
When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into fame. But two decades later, many contestants describe its aftermath as a curse. Hosted by pop-culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model is a deep investigation into the hidden costs of reality television, and what t... more
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ANTM was one of the most racially diverse reality shows of its era. So why did so many of its episodes look so racist? This episode investigates how ANTM represented, performed, and exploited race. We hear from models who were put in Blackface for th... more
ANTM was never really about creating top models. It was a reality TV disguised as a modeling competition, and it showed. We break down how photo shoots were designed to create unforgettable moments and reactions on screen and how casting prioritized ... more
CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions sexual assault, suicide, and suicidal ideation.
We continue our discussion about the ANTM psychological evaluation. We hear from models who say the traumatic experiences they shared with the show’s psychologi... more
CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions sexual assault, suicide, and suicidal ideation.
Before you could be cast on America’s Next Top Model, you had to pass a psychological evaluation. Contestants were told these psych evals were about keeping th... more
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This deep dive into the reality show tactics used to exploit young women’s ambitions is extremely informative and well done.
Like many, I avidly watched and enjoyed ANTM through all the cycles. This is a wonderful blend of a nostalgic retrospective and a clear-eyed look back at many of the problematic things that happened on and off camera. I’m enjoying it so much and look forward to each new episode.
To the people who complain about ads, please understand that most podcasts are free and if we want them to continue to be free, ads are the price of admission. Hosts do not have the ability to limit the ad breaks manda... more
Way too many ads!!! Omg
This podcast underscores how insidious and predatory ANTM was. I feel awful for the former contestants and disappointed that I ever saw this as entertainment.
Such a fun deep dive! The hosts have great chemistry and know exactly how to mix nostalgia with insight. Every episode makes me rethink things I never noticed back in the day, and somehow they make even the wildest moments feel fresh again.
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This podcast offers a deep investigation into the complex legacy of a renowned reality television show, examining its impact on participants and viewers alike. By engaging with former contestants, producers, and crew, it reveals the hidden costs associated with fame, perceived beauty standards, and the psychological ramifications contestants faced long after filming concluded. Through personal narratives and critical discussion, listeners gain insights into the emotional turmoil experienced by many models, as well as the exploitative nature of the show's production. Unique in its approach, this series challenges the glamorous facade of reality TV by highlighting the darker truths behind the scenes and questioning the societal values that al... more
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7. Dr. Steven Stein
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